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  • Representing Public Safety Officers

    Representing Public Safety Officers

    LAAPOA represents the sworn police officers of the Los Angeles Airport Police, the Los Angeles Municipal Police and the Los Angeles Park Rangers assigned to protect and serve Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and the city of Los Angeles. Read More


  • Ensuring Airport Security

    Ensuring Airport Security

    Officers assigned to LAX are responsible for the safety of over 80 million passengers per year.


  • Emergency Services Unit

    Emergency Services Unit

    Specialized units at LAX include ESU, which guards against threats, conducts tactical training, and provides rapid response to critical incidents.


  • Providing Member Services

    Providing Member Services

    In addition to acting as a bargaining unit, LAAPOA offers its members insurance benefits, political advocacy, legal representation, public relations and many other resources. Read More


  • Dignitary Protection Unit

    Dignitary Protection Unit

    When world leaders travel to and from LAX, the important role of facilitating their safe and efficient transit through the airport is handled by the specialized officers of the DPU.


  • Supporting Our Community

    Supporting Our Community

    Through its charitable organization, the Los Angeles Airport Police Athletics & Activities League (LAAPAAL), LAAPOA supports community events and athletics, fallen officer funds and a scholarship program. Read More


  • Los Angeles Park Rangers

    Los Angeles Park Rangers

    LAAPOA members include Los Angeles Park Rangers who provide emergency medical services, law enforcement and wildland firefighting in the open space parks and throughout the city of Los Angeles.


  • Advocating for Our Members

    Advocating for Our Members

    LAAPOA’s mission is to maintain a leadership role in organizing, empowering and representing the interests of its active and retired members. Read More


  • Speaking Up for Law Enforcement

    Speaking Up for Law Enforcement

    Through its public relations and social media efforts, LAAPOA educates the community about the unique challenges facing first responders on the job and the legislation that affects their work. Read More


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February 24, 2021

The New Attack on Law Enforcement — Personal Liability Insurance

By David E. Mastagni and Josh Olander Mastagni Holstedt, APC On December 18, David E. Mastagni testified before the California... Read More »

February 9, 2021

Now Is the Time for L.A. to Act on Its Commitment to Equity

In June 2020, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti signed an executive directive to study and promote racial equity in the hiring,... Read More »

January 27, 2021

Remaining United Through the Ups and Downs of 2021

While many in law enforcement hoped the new year would bring a return to normalcy, the beginning of 2021 has picked up where the... Read More »

Benefits

Tribute to CA Fallen Officers and Firefighters

Paul Brown

Sergeant Paul Brown

Fresno Police Department EOW: Feb 17, 2021

Fresno Police Sergeant Paul Brown died on February 17, 2021, following a courageous battle with COVID-19. A 28-year veteran of the force, he held the rank of sergeant for 19 years and spent the majority... Read More »

Armando Meneses

Sergeant Armando Meneses

Los Angeles County sheriff EOW: Feb 16, 2021

A 25-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Sergeant Armando Meneses died on February 16, 2021, from complications of COVID-19. The department described him as a devoted husband... Read More »

Pedro Romo

Deputy Pedro Romo

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department EOW: Feb 14, 2021

A veteran deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has died of complications related to COVID-19, the department announced Monday. The department shared the news that Deputy Pedro Romo,... Read More »

Patricia Guillen

Sergeant Patricia Guillen

Los Angeles Police Department EOW: Jan 28, 2021

LAPD Sergeant Patricia Guillen passed away from COVID-19 on January 28, 2021. She had served the city for nearly 23 years and was last assigned to the 77th Division. Read More »

Philip Sudario

LAPD Officer II Philip Sudario

Los Angeles Police Department EOW: Jan 25, 2021

Philip Sudario passed away from complications of COVID-19 on January 25, 2021. He had served Angelenos for 25 years and was last assigned to the Southeast Community Police Station in South Los Angeles... Read More »

Santiago Carrillo

Deputy Santiago Carrillo

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department EOW: Jan 25, 2021

A 14-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department assigned to Twin Towers Correctional Facility, Deputy Santiago Carrillo passed away from COVID-19 complications on January 25, 2021. Read More »

Adam Gibson

Deputy Adam Gibson

Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office EOW: Jan 18, 2021

At 10:07 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2021, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Deputies observed an occupied vehicle in a parking lot near Arden Way and Avondale Avenue that matched the description of... Read More »

Ralph Serrano

Correctional Deputy Probation Officer II Ralph Serrano

EOW: Jan 18, 2021

Correctional Deputy Probation Officer II Ralph Serrano, died last week due to complications related to COVID-19. Officer Serrano was an 18-year veteran of the San Diego County Probation Department. He... Read More »

Amelia “Terry” Martinez

Sergeant Amelia “Terry” Martinez

Los Angeles Police Department, Hollenbeck Division EOW: Jan 12, 2021

LAPD Sergeant Amelia “Terry” Martinez, assigned to the Hollenbeck Division, died January 12 due to complications from COVID-19. Read More »

George Roque

Captain I George Roque

Los Angeles Fire Department EOW: Jan 01, 2021

Los Angeles Fire Department Captain I George Roque passed away from complications of COVID-19 at an area hospital on New Year’s Day, 2021. He was a 22-year veteran with the LAFD, assigned to... Read More »

Fred Cueto

Sergeant Fred Cueto

Los Angeles Police Department EOW: Dec 07, 2020

Los Angeles Police Department Sergeant Fred Cueto died of COVID-19 complications. Sgt. Fred Cueto was on the force for 22 years. “He was known for always having a smile & being a consummate professional,”... Read More »

Andy Ornelas

Officer Andy Ornelas

CHP Antelope Valley Area EOW: Dec 02, 2020

Officer Andy Ornelas succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash near the intersection of West Avenue N-3 and North 32nd Street, in Palmdale, nine days earlier. Read More »

Julio Beltran

Deputy Probation Officer Julio Beltran

Riverside County Probation Department EOW: Nov 14, 2020

Officer Beltran, 34, died on November 14, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19. He was a seven-year veteran of the Riverside County Probation Department. He is survived by his wife, son and his parents... Read More »

Jose Mora

Detective Jose Mora

Fresno County Sheriff's Office, California EOW: Sep 07, 2020

Detective Jose Mora died after contracting COVID-19 while transporting a homicide suspect back to Fresno County from Oklahoma. Read More »

Jose Perez

Firefighter III/Paramedic Jose Perez

Los Angeles Fire Department EOW: Jul 25, 2020

Firefighter III / Paramedic Perez, 44, is survived by his wife and three children. Perez had been with the department for more than 16 years. Read More »

Valentin “Val” Martinez

Officer Valentin “Val” Martinez

Los Angeles Police Department EOW: Jul 24, 2020

Martinez was a 13-year veteran who worked as a patrol officer in the Mission Division in San Fernando Valley. Read More »

Damon Gutzwiller

Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office EOW: Jun 06, 2020

Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller was shot and killed as he and other deputies investigated reports of a suspicious vehicle. Read More »

Anton Fischer

Police Officer Anton Fischer

Long Beach Police Department EOW: Jun 04, 2020

Officer Anton Fischer, a Long Beach police officer, was killed in a crash while riding his motorcycle to work Thursday afternoon. The crash occurred about 2:25 p.m. near Ocean Boulevard and Esperanza Avenue,... Read More »

David Werksman

Deputy David Werksman

Riverside County Sheriff's Department EOW: Apr 02, 2020

A second Riverside County sheriff’s deputy has died from the coronavirus, Sheriff Chad Bianco announced Friday, April 3. Read More »

Terrell Young

Deputy Terrell Young

Riverside County Sheriff's Department EOW: Apr 02, 2020

Deputy Sheriff Terrell Young died after contracting COVID-19 from an infected inmate at the Byrd Detention Center. Read More »

Marylou Armer

Detective Marylou Armer

Santa Rosa Police Department EOW: Mar 31, 2020

A Santa Rosa police detective died Tuesday, March 31, of complications from COVID-19 began her path to a career in law enforcement as a National City police “explorer,” or cadet. Read More »

Nathan Martin

Police Officer Nathan Martin

Oxnard Police Department EOW: Jan 29, 2020

Earlier this afternoon at approx. 4:00 p.m., Oxnard Police Officers responded to a traffic collision on Third Street near Campton Drive. Read More »

Amber Leist

Detective Amber Leist

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department EOW: Jan 12, 2020

Detective Amber Leist was struck and killed by a vehicle at the intersection of Riverside Drive and Whitsett Avenue in Los Angeles at 11:05 am. Read More »

Jonathan Diaz

Police Officer Jonathan Diaz

Lemoore Police Department EOW: Nov 02, 2019

Police Officer Jonathan Diaz was shot and killed while intervening in a domestic violence incident while off duty. He was attending a birthday party at a home on Eddy Street, near Carolyn Avenue, in Hanford... Read More »

Brian Ishmael

Deputy Sheriff Brian Ishmael

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office EOW: Oct 23, 2019

Deputy Sheriff Brian Ishmael was shot and killed while responding to a call for service in the area of Sand Ridge Road and Mount Aukum Road in the rural Somerset community. Several subjects opened fire... Read More »

Albert Torres

Captain Albert Torres

Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, California EOW: Oct 12, 2019

Captain Albert Torres suffered a fatal heart attack while patrolling areas affected by the Saddleridge Fire, a wildfire covering over 8,000 acres that destroyed more than 20 homes and prompted mandatory... Read More »

Carlos Cammon

Deputy Sheriff Carlos Cammon

Orange County Sheriff’s Department EOW: Aug 23, 2019

Deputy Sheriff Carlos Cammon passed away on August 23rd, 2019, having never regained consciousness after collapsing during a SWAT training exercise on July 18th, 2013. Read More »

Andre Moye

Officer Andre Moye

California Highway Patrol, California EOW: Aug 12, 2019

Officer Andre Moye was shot and killed after conducting a traffic stop near the junction of I-215 and Eastridge Avenue in Riverside. As Officer Moye completed paperwork to impound the vehicle the driver... Read More »

Juan Jose Diaz

Police Officer Juan Jose Diaz

Los Angeles Police Department EOW: Jul 27, 2019

Police Officer Juan Diaz was shot and killed shortly after midnight in the area of Avenue 26 and Humboldt Street after taking law enforcement action when he observed several men vandalizing a wall. He... Read More »

Tara O’Sullivan

Police Officer Tara O’Sullivan

Sacramento Police Department EOW: Jun 19, 2019

Police Officer Tara O'Sullivan was shot and killed at the scene of a domestic disturbance in the 200 block of Redwood Avenue at 6:10 pm. Read More »

Esmeralda P. Ramirez

Police Officer Esmeralda P. Ramirez

Los Angeles Police Department EOW: Jun 09, 2019

Police Officer Esmeralda Ramirez succumbed to injuries sustained in a vehicle crash in 2015. Read More »

Steve Licon

Sergeant Steve Licon

California Highway Patrol, Riverside EOW: Apr 06, 2019

At approximately 4:26pm on April 6, 2019, Sergeant Steve Licon, a CHP motorcycle officer from the Riverside Area Office, was conducting a traffic stop on the 15 Freeway near Nichols Road in Lake Elsinore... Read More »

Natalie Corona

Officer Natalie Corona

Davis Police Department EOW: Jan 10, 2019

At approximately 6:45pm on January 10, 2019, Officer Natalie Corona of the Davis Police Department responded to a traffic collision near 5th and C Streets in downtown Davis. Read More »

Corporal Ronil Singh

Corporal Corporal Ronil Singh

Newman Police Department EOW: Dec 26, 2018

At approximately 12:57am, on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, Corporal Ronil Singh with the Newman Police Department called in a traffic stop at Merced Street and Eucalyptus Avenue in the city of Newman... Read More »

Antonio “Tony” Hinostroza

Deputy Antonio “Tony” Hinostroza

EOW: Nov 25, 2018

At approximately 9:48 p.m., on Sunday, November 25, 2018, Riverbank Police Services deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Oakdale Road and Patterson Road in Riverbank for a report of a driver... Read More »

Sergeant Ron Helus

Sergeant Ron Helus

Ventura Co. Sheriff’s Office EOW: Nov 08, 2018

At approximately 11:20pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, emergency 911 dispatch received multiple calls of an active shooter in the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks. By 11:26pm Ventura County... Read More »

Deputy Mark Stasyuk

Deputy Deputy Mark Stasyuk

Sacramento Co. Sheriff’s Department EOW: Sep 17, 2018

On September 17, 2018, at 1:44pm, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Communications Center received a 911 call regarding a disturbance at a local business located at the 10000 block of Folsom Boulevard... Read More »

Kurt Greiss

CHP Officer Kurt Greiss

California Highway Patrol EOW: Aug 10, 2018

Officer Kirk Griess was struck and killed by a vehicle while conducting a traffic stop on I-80, near Manuel Campos Parkway, in Solano. Another vehicle entered the area and struck both Officer Griess and... Read More »

Ryan Zirkle

Deputy Sheriff Ryan Zirkle

Marin County Sheriff's Office EOW: Mar 15, 2018

Marin County Sheriff’s Office, California Deputy Sheriff Ryan Zirkle was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 1, north of Point Reyes Station, while responding to a 911 hangup call shortly... Read More »

Greggory Casillas

Officer Greggory Casillas

Pomona Police Department EOW: Mar 09, 2018

At approximately 9:00pm on Friday, March 9, 2018, officers with the Pomona Police Department responded to a call of a reckless driver in the 1400 block of South Palomares Street. Upon locating the suspect... Read More »

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LAAPOA News

The New Attack on Law Enforcement — Personal Liability Insurance

The New Attack on Law Enforcement — Personal Liability Insurance

February 24, 2021

By David E. Mastagni and Josh Olander Mastagni Holstedt, APC On December 18, David E. Mastagni testified before the California… Read More »

Now Is the Time for L.A. to Act on Its Commitment to Equity

Now Is the Time for L.A. to Act on Its Commitment to Equity

February 9, 2021

In June 2020, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti signed an executive directive to study and promote racial equity in the hiring,… Read More »

Remaining United Through the Ups and Downs of 2021

Remaining United Through the Ups and Downs of 2021

January 27, 2021

While many in law enforcement hoped the new year would bring a return to normalcy, the beginning of 2021 has picked up where… Read More »

LAAPOA Events

  • St. Patrick’s Day

    March 17 - March 18
  • Cesar Chavez Day (Observed)

    March 31 - April 1
  • Easter Sunday

    April 4 - April 5
  • Armed Forces Day

    May 15 - May 16
  • Memorial Day

    May 31 - June 1
  • Father’s Day

    June 20 - June 21

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Press Releases

Unarmed L.A. City Park Rangers and Security Officers in Harm’s Way

December 29, 2020

L.A. City Councilmembers Joe Buscaino and John Lee joined Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association (LAAPOA) President… Read More »

Enough Is Enough: It’s Time to Hold Maggard Accountable

October 7, 2020

Across the country, leaders of police departments are being placed on administrative leave, resigning or even being fired… Read More »

The Not-So-Great Frontier

August 28, 2020

The Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association (LAAPOA) is deeply disappointed in Denver-based and U.S.-owned Frontier… Read More »

LAAPOA Endorses Congressman Tony Cardenas for Assistant Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

August 28, 2020

As the Democratic Caucus elections near, the Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association (LAAPOA) would like to offer… Read More »

LASD: Surviving an Active Shooter
FAA Report

LAAPOA TV on YouTube

Time’s Up - Maggard Must Go

It’s time for the LAX Board of Airport Commissioners and Mayor Eric Garcetti to investigate these claims made against Deputy Executive Director David L. Maggard Jr.

LAXPD is Hiring!
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  • 📷 @lasdhq Deputy Sheriff Thomas Albanese was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Del Amo Boulevard and Paramount Boulevard, in Lakewood, at about 9:00 am. His patrol motorcycle collided with a vehicle in the intersection and... https://t.co/MfUc65Wb1P

  • Just posted a photo @ Lakewood, California https://t.co/Qv6vCFUa0Y

  • LA County motor deputy killed in traffic collision in Lakewood, sheriff says https://t.co/07fDLRyJd1 #OfficerDown

  • RT @LACountyADDA: District Attorney Gascón Should Stop Pandering and Start Following the Law @alads @lappl @LBPOA @TorrancePOA @UnitedCops…

  • Gascón under scrutiny after hiring public defender to high-ranking prosecutor position https://t.co/Y9irAgBIFG @GeorgeGascon

  • Black Lives Matter movement launches campaign against LA police officers union – Daily News https://t.co/pbyTiNyG9t #union #BLM #Police

  • Meet @GeorgeGascon, the Rogue Prosecutor Whose Policies Are Wreaking Havoc in Los Angeles | The Heritage Foundation https://t.co/q5YTDB6tnS #LADA #VictimsRightsMatterToo

  • Commentary: The aviation sector should bounce back sooner than expected - CNA https://t.co/j0ZcTZ4E4Y #aviation

  • A message to the LAUSD from Michele Gay - Co-Founder of Safe and Sound Schools - Sandy Hook https://t.co/4hpdRo3wgt @lausdOGR @UTLAnow @LASchoolPolice @LASPOA1 @PORACalifornia #Schoolpolice #sro #SafeSchools #Factsmatter #RefundPolice #WakeUp

  • One of LAPD’s First Black Officers Reinstated More Than 120 Years After His Firing : NPR https://t.co/UchPzcoukE #police #history

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  • @lasdhq Deputy Sheriff Thomas Albanese was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Del Amo Boulevard and Paramount Boulevard, in Lakewood, at about 9:00 am.

His patrol motorcycle collided with a vehicle in the intersection and he suffered fatal injuries.

Deputy Albanese was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for seven years. He is survived by his wife and two young sons. #officerdown #rip
  • Another Day - Another Lawsuit filed Against @los_angeles_airport_police DED David L. Maggard Jr. For Further Details: https://sites.google.com/a/laapoa.com/lawsuits/Boisselle_v_CLA_LAWA #zerotolerance #discrimination #retaliation #lax #Police #cityofla
  • #blm #police #reimagine #defundthepolice #abolishthepolice #defendthepolice #smart #politics #budget #money #wakeup #think #causeandeffect #factsmatter
  • LAAPOA President @mmcclain42 being deposed as a witness today in the Kevin May, et al., v. City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC YC072952 (employment litigation) Case No. #BC686839. Sadly just another lawsuit in the long list of lawsuits filed against City of Los Angeles and @flylaxairport LAX on behalf of the pattern and practices of David L. Maggard Jr. For further information on the complaints filed: https://sites.google.com/a/laapoa.com/lawsuits/ #FACTSMATTER #davidlmaggardjr #retaliation #discrimination #zerotolerance
  • Yes it’s now baseball season - but not the standard equipment for a softball game at the park. Yesterday our @lacityparkrangers discovered these weapons at yet another @lacityparks #saferparksla #safeparksla #parkrangers
  • #ICYMI There have been 38 homicides over the past 4 years in L.A. city parks. Over the same period, 267 rapes, 1,844 assaults w/ a deadly weapon & 1,050 robberies. Crimes committed underscore the danger @lacityparkrangers face https://abc7.com/la-city-council-park-rangers-los-angeles-councilman-john-lee/9184983 @abc7coleen #saferparksla
LAAPAAL

LAAPAAL

The Los Angeles Airport Police Athletics & Activities League (LAAPAAL) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to encourage and sponsor members of the Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association and the surrounding communities to participate in athletics and charity events that better the membership and the community at large.

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AAAPO

AAAPO

The American Alliance of Airport Police Officers (AAAPO) is composed of rank-and-file airport police officers (including many dual police/aircraft rescue firefighters) who stand as the first line of defense against terrorist attacks, hijackings and other criminal activity at our nation’s airports.

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